Raymond A. Miller, 94, passed away Saturday, July 8th, at his home in Guthrie. He was born April 24, 1923 at home, east of Mulhall, to William and Mary (Hill) Miller. He was the 9th of 12 siblings.

In March 1943, he joined toe U.S. Army, Medical Department, and served 3 years. On December 16, 1944, Raymond married the love of his life, Zelda Ott, and they shared 72 1/2 wonderful years together. In 1952, he joined the Guthrie Fire Department, and worked his way up through the ranks. It was a job he took very seriously, and he took great pride in it. He retired in 1972, after serving as Assistant Fire Chief. He went into construction, building homes with his wife working with him.

Raymond loved the Lord, and knew Jesus as his personal Savior. He loved studying the Bible and searching the scriptures. He was loved and respected by all who knew him, and we will miss him beyond all words. Heaven gained a precious soul.

Raymond  was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, and 7 brothers. He is survived by his loving wife, Zelda, daughter Judy Price and husband Kenny, sister Margie Westmoreland, 3 granddaughters: Gina Miller (Ernie), Shelly Schmiedbauer/Nunley, Hayley Frazier (Eric), 7 great-grandchildren: Kalyn Burke, McClain Robinson, Presley Miller, Savannah Burch, Landon Schmiedbauer, Brody Nunley, Carley Frazier, and a great-great-granddaughter on the way.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Poplar and Warner Church of Christ with interment at Summit View Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, 9:00 AM until 7:00 PM and Wednesday, 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM.